Vinny Raniolo shares his collection of guitars

Vinny Raniolo, who plays in a trio with Frank Vignola and Tommy Emmanuel, guides through a look at his guitars including a gorgeous '71 Guild Artist Award along with a Collins Indian SJ, D’Angelico Excel EXL-1, and a Michael Dunn Gyspy. He uses La Bella strings on all of them. Read our review of his new guitar/bass duet album, "Air Guitar Songs of Flight," in the September issue of "Vintage Guitar," bit.ly/2vuHXYE.

[@mcspikes1]

Thank you Vinny for the tour. It’s always a pleasure to see and hear you play on the different videos with various guitarists.

[@bwalla50]

You, Frank and Tommy have done some of the best acoustic live performances the world has ever seen. Tommy has some kind of magic in him, but your rhythm work is second to none. Few people can do what you do. I'm glad to see Frank is still able to play after his horrible accident. Keep playing and keep showing us how it's done.

[@Trombonology]

Vinny is an amazing guitarist -- great to see his collection.

[@hkguitar1984]

Thank You so much for sharing with us.
I've been a "Practicing Guitarist" since 1974, just recently I've taken interest in the Archtop guitars and Jazz music.

[@DaveLynchJazzGuitar]

Good video Vinny. I love your duets with Frank. You guys are great!! Nice gear !!

[@rickberry4477]

Buffalo horn and maple picks are great too. Love ya Vinny!! You’re one of the greats!!!

[@vincentkowski8466]

Frank and Vinny ......the dynamic duo !!!

[@angelolaurino4639]

Due grandissimi chitarristi...

[@joehoynik]

Thanks Vinny, I have always enjoyed your playing. It's a nice bonus seeing you're a nice guy too

[@brownholecharles]

if anyone gets a chance to see Vinny and Frank (or Frank and Vinny) play, just . go. .. two of the most amazing and entertaining musicians .. took my girlfriend to see them play in Atlanta years ago and she's not much of a fan of "guitar music" - well she was begging to see them again - so we did, several more times in fact !

[@wowjef]

Thanks Vinny. Cool stuff

[@JJGreywolf]

I had the pleasure of meeting Vinny in Chico and his freestyle is so hip, groovy and rolls nicely. I became a fan of his right away and we hit it off and he's really a great guy, my hat's off of to Vinny Raniolo

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

Vinny's one of those guys who would sound great on an old Sears Silvertone.

[@artdecco8617]

Nice vid.....very informative..........Thanks for sharing

[@keary18]

great guitars Vinny, really liked your insight on the D'Angelico action and set up. Did a workshop with Michael Dunn years ago - a great teacher, player and builder. Love his guitars...great video...

[@pluck833]

Thank you for this ..love you're chording...

[@TheRealJoseramirez]

I've seen Vinny with Frank a couple of times. Great evenings and great fun with great musicians.
I like the look of the guitar hanging on the wall. Anybody know what that is?

[@coryenderby]

Love Vinnie! Jesus bless

[@mtacoustic1]

Saw You and Frank at the Billings Gypsy Jazz Festival in Oct 18- You guys are just too good & make it look & sound all too easy!! Looking forward to seeing you in concert again! Also- what is that guitar on the wall behind you?

[@58Tailfin]

Does anyone know what kind of pickup that is in the soundhole of his Collings? Vinnie is an amazing player, and his instructional videos on Homespun are amazing!

[@avecgaz6011]

It's a Fishman

[@58Tailfin]

@Milwaukee Matzen Thanks for pointing that out. I have a bunch of excellent lessons from both places, and I get them confused. Vinnie's lessons are top notch.

[@ArkRed1]

No flatwound strings? What do you do about the overtones on the Michael Dunn Gypsy model?

[@barthur08]

His first Collings damaged from turbulence.
Turbulence = baggage handler throwing it 20 feet.

[@murrayatuptown353]

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